$10,000 – $15,000 for capital projects and pilot programs.

We will be accepting letters of intent soon! Check back on February 1st, 2026 for confirmed dates.

Give Where You Live Fund recipient organizations must:

• Be a registered charity or other qualified done defined under the Income Tax Act;
• Operate within the geographical boundaries of Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District 68, which includes the communities of Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Cedar,
• Gabriola Island and Lantzville;
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and effective management;
• Demonstrate inclusiveness and respect for diversity and equity.

The Give Where You Live Fund offers grants for capital and pilot projects within Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Cedar, Gabriola Island, and Lantzville. Grants support projects that address community needs, align with our mission, and have strong community support. Recipients must contribute their own resources, secure at least 50% of project costs from other sources, and provide plans for ongoing funding if the project continues beyond the grant period. Grants are not available for retroactive funding, debt retirement, general fundraising, administrative and staffing costs, or discriminatory activities.

Capital projects involve new construction, major renovations, or purchases over $10,000 with long-term benefits. Pilot projects test new ideas on a smaller scale to refine and improve before broader implementation. Changes to approved projects require Nanaimo Foundation approval, and all applications must meet reporting and eligibility criteria.

Read our completed policies here.

We are launching a new online application system. Check out this page on February 1st, 2026 for updates on application dates and more.